A large cheer greets Little Comets as they take to the stage of The Fleece in typically understated fashion on Sunday night.

Without further ado, the likable Geordie lads launch straight into Semaphores On The Lawn from their superb sophomore album, Life Is Elsewhere.

With the sound of chatter still coming from the bar at the side of the room as people rush to get their pints in, it takes a few songs for the set to really get going but when it does, it’s an enjoyable performance from the quartet, who have always seemed content to stay at the same level.

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Each new tour they play seems to include the same venues as the one before, and the one before that, and while that means they keep their charm and 'kitchen sink indie' vibe, it’s also perhaps why it feels like they’re just going through the motions a little; neither hating nor loving the experience.

There’s minimal chat from frontman Robert Coles throughout but that’s not a terrible thing considering the number of hits the band have to whizz through from their four studio albums, including last year’s effort, Worhead.

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And while it’s hard to argue that Life Is Elsewhere is their finest work to date, a few tracks from their newer LPs – including The Boy Who Wrote Thriller from the aforementioned new album and My Boy William from Hope Is Just A State of Mind, stand out on the night.

After the band leave the stage to allow Coles to perform a moving solo rendition of Coalition of One, they then return for Bridge Burn, Joanna and the gloriously upbeat Dancing Song, which, as always, does a grand job of getting the crowd bouncing despite the Sunday evening lull.

There's something to admire about Little Comets' willingness to remain a little under the radar, and they once again show that they're a very decent indie outfit.